How do you fill a sump pump battery with water?

1. Step 1: Take Safety Precautions.
2. Step 2: Clean the Top of the Battery.
3. Step 3: Remove the Battery Caps.
4. Step 4: Check the Fluid Level.
5. Step 5: Add the Water and Replace the Caps.
6. Step 6: Wipe the Battery Dry and Power the System Up.

Can you recharge a sump pump battery?

Sump pump battery backup systems are smart devices. They have to be to realize when they’re needed, i.e. they are in sync with your main pump and know when to come on when the other doesn’t. Operating features usually include automatically recharging after power is restored.

How much distilled water do I put in my battery?

While a battery should only be filled after it is completely charged, you should also check the water level before charging to make sure there is just enough water to cover any exposed plates. After charging, add enough water to bring the level to the bottom of the vent, about ¾ below the top of the cell.

Why does my battery backup sump pump keep beeping?

Sometimes a beep from the pump may mean the batteries are low in the alarm. Most sump pumps have good built in alarms and alerts so if you hear beeping investigate right away when the alarm goes off.

How long does it take a sump pump battery to recharge?

It depends on the size of the battery and the sump pump system that is doing the charging. The Big Dog system has a powerful 20-amp smart charger that will charge a discharged battery in approximately 6 hours.

How do I know if my battery needs water?

Some batteries have a clear battery indicator “eye” on the top that glows green if the water level is good and fully charged, and goes dark if the battery needs fluid or is discharged. If it’s yellow, it usually means that the battery fluid level is low, or the battery is defective.

What happens when battery is low on water?

Underwatering is when you fail to refill the battery when it reaches a low electrolyte level. Each time you charge your battery, the battery cell will experience a further water loss. If the water level reaches as low as to expose the lead plates to oxygen and hydrogen gas in the battery, it can lead to sulfation.

How do I know if my battery backup sump pump is working?

How do I know if my Sump Pump is Working?

1. Step 1: Test the Pump. Fill the pump pit with water and watch to see if the pump activates.
2. Step 2: Watch the Drain. Watch the pump drain water out of its basin.
3. Step 3: Test the Shut-off. Stay until the pump turns off, so you know its shut-off feature is working properly.

How many years does a sump pump battery last?

Battery must be replaced every five years (and costs about $100).

How many years do sump pump batteries last?

How do you fill a basement watchdog battery?

Insert the end of the hose into each cell. Control the flow by pinching the hose with thumb and forefinger. 5. Fill each cell of the battery to a level just covering the battery plates, and then go back and top off each cell equally.

What happens if water is low in battery?

Can you add distilled water to a battery?

Never fill a battery with normal water. It will damage your battery. You need to use distilled water. It’s also known as deionised water and demineralised water.

How do you know if a battery needs water?

What happens if you don’t put distilled water in a battery?

Using distilled or deionized water is recommend because it is free from additional minerals you would find in water such as regular tap water. Adding chemicals and minerals can significantly decrease the life of batteries. Distilled water should be the only things you ever replenish in your deep cycle batteries.